TNT Tropang 5G wasted little time addressing one of its biggest offseason priorities following its heartbreaking Game 7 loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
Before free agency could even become a discussion, the franchise moved as fast as they could to secure veteran guard Roger Pogoy, rewarding one of its most dependable performers with a new three-year contract extension.
The decision underscores just how valuable Pogoy remains to TNT’s championship aspirations. While the team fell short in its bid for another title, the veteran wing emerged as the club’s most consistent local contributor throughout the Finals series.
Pogoy carried a significant offensive load against Ginebra, finishing as TNT’s top local scorer in the championship round with averages of 16.57 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He also shot an efficient 44 percent from the field and 82 percent from the free-throw line.
His impact extended well beyond scoring. Pogoy was also tasked with one of the toughest assignments in the series, defending Ginebra import Justin Brownlee.
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Roger Pogoy isn’t going anywhere.
The longtime TNT Tropang 5G star has agreed to a three-year contract extension, ending speculation about a possible move overseas and keeping one of the franchise’s key pieces in place for years to come.
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Across the PBA’s 50th Season Commissioner’s Cup, the 34-year-old guard posted averages of 13.43 points, 3.95 rebounds, and 2.00 assists per game, continuing to provide steady production for a TNT squad that reached another Finals appearance.
With his previous contract set to expire in August, Pogoy was on track to become an unrestricted free agent. TNT, however, had no intention of letting one of the cornerstones of its roster test the open market.
“Pirma na lang ang kulang,” team manager Jojo Lastimosa said.
The extension keeps intact a partnership that dates back to 2016, when Pogoy entered the PBA through the Gilas Pilipinas special draft and began what has become an entire professional career with the telecommunications franchise.
For Pogoy, the new deal represents another vote of confidence from an organization that has consistently trusted him in crucial moments.
“Very thankful sa management and siyempre kay Lord for all the blessings. Pag balik na after ng bakasyon,” Pogoy said, when asked about the formal contract signing.
Lastimosa made it clear that retaining Pogoy was never up for debate.
“He’s a TNT lifer just like Jayson (Castro). Very rare these days,” he said.
As TNT begins preparations for another title run, its first major move of the offseason sends a clear message and that is to keep proven winners in the fold remains a top priority, and few have embodied the franchise’s identity more than Pogoy.
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